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Cape Breton MMA fighters compete in 16-person tournament

SaltWire Network | Posted: Nov. 23, 2020, 11:40 a.m. | Updated: Nov. 23, 2020, 2:40 p.m. | 1 Min Read
Three Cape Breton mixed martial arts fighters recently took part in a Fight League Atlantic 16-person tournament at an undisclosed location. Justin MacKenzie and Colton Grant-hose both posted victories, while Drake Farrell won the event, taking home the championship ring. From left, MacKenzie, Farrell and Grant-hose. PHOTO SUBMITTED/JUSTIN MACKENZIE.
Three Cape Breton mixed martial arts fighters recently took part in a Fight League Atlantic 16-person tournament at an undisclosed location. Justin MacKenzie and Colton Grant-hose both posted victories, while Drake Farrell won the event, taking home the championship ring. From left, MacKenzie, Farrell and Grant-hose. PHOTO SUBMITTED/JUSTIN MACKENZIE.

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SYDNEY, N.S. — Three Cape Breton mixed martial arts fighters recently took part in a Fight League Atlantic 16-person tournament at an undisclosed location.

Justin MacKenzie and Colton Grant-hose both posted victories, while Drake Farrell won the event, taking home the championship ring. 

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